Litigation

In celebration of International Women's Day two years ago, State Street Global Advisors unveiled Fearless Girl at Bowling Green in the Financial District in Manhattan. Commissioned by State Street from the artist Kristen Visbal, the work has since become a part of the zeitgeist amidst global conversations about gender parity, diversity, and inclusion on a broader scale. Now, some two years later, Fearless Girl is raising additional intellectual property questions.

First Court's Lack of Jurisdiction over Cause of Action Means Second Action Is Not Barred

The former CEO of a pharmaceutical company was found guilty by a jury on eight counts of wire fraud affecting a financial institution for orchestrating a scheme that led to the collapse of one of Puerto Rico's biggest banks.

No Copyright Joint Work Found from Damon Dash's Co-Directing Stint
Out-of-State Law Firm Let Out of Prince Recordings Litigation in Minnesota

Landlord's Improper Incorporation

As a practice, e-discovery involves professionals from a variety of disciplines. For this case law review, we spoke with professionals who play different roles in the e-discovery process to identify three case law rulings from 2018 that stood out in the impact they have on how e-discovery is practiced today.

Ownership of Shifting Beaches
Brokerage Commission Provision Expired
Adverse Possession/Tennis Court
Deed Obtained by False Pretenses

Negative Declaration/Time Bar
No Estoppel Against Village
Denial of Area Variance